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Game Design
Campus Berlin, Berlin, Germany
36,330 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
We’ve identified the artistic and cultural opportunities for computer games as a medium and will educate you with a view to practice in the real industry. As a game designer or game developer of tomorrow, you’ll learn all the key processes in the creation of new games, beginning with the first prototype for the game concept, through all the technical and creative decisions during the game’s development, and designing worlds and characters. Successful designers look outside the box and collaborate with people in other disciplines. At the University of Applied Sciences Europe, you’ll have the unique opportunity to put together your own individual combination of game design, programming, and art, which means that you’ll get familiar with the individual disciplines as well as their mutual influences.
Our university focuses on your development. That's why we teach in small learning groups and in a friendly and personal atmosphere. We’ll oversee your individual development process and help you define your talents and strengths, while helping you develop your own visual signature. You will be taught by renowned lecturers from the gaming industry and study at a campus that is centrally located, equipped with the latest technology (game lab, VR equipment, MacPools, etc.), and that is known for its international and English-speaking character.
Game Design at our university is practice oriented, in order to pave your way into the job from the very beginning. As a student, you will receive an overview of the economy, culture, and markets around computer games, from AAA over indie games to experimental formats. You are instructed in the areas of Game Design, Game Art, and Game Programming as well as their interplay. At the University of Applied Sciences Europe you even get the possibilty to actively shape your studies and your career path. Depending on your personal career goals, you will select your own specialisations and choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects. The programmes taught at our university also include practical projects with top partners from the gaming industry, field trips and workshops, which will prepare you perfectly for your dream job.
Program overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
We’ve identified the artistic and cultural opportunities for computer games as a medium and will educate you with a view to practice in the real industry. As a game designer or game developer of tomorrow, you’ll learn all the key processes in the creation of new games, beginning with the first prototype for the game concept, through all the technical and creative decisions during the game’s development, and designing worlds and characters. Successful designers look outside the box and collaborate with people in other disciplines. At the University of Applied Sciences Europe, you’ll have the unique opportunity to put together your own individual combination of game design, programming, and art, which means that you’ll get familiar with the individual disciplines as well as their mutual influences.
Our university focuses on your development. That's why we teach in small learning groups and in a friendly and personal atmosphere. We’ll oversee your individual development process and help you define your talents and strengths, while helping you develop your own visual signature. You will be taught by renowned lecturers from the gaming industry and study at a campus that is centrally located, equipped with the latest technology (game lab, VR equipment, MacPools, etc.), and that is known for its international and English-speaking character.
Game Design at our university is practice oriented, in order to pave your way into the job from the very beginning. As a student, you will receive an overview of the economy, culture, and markets around computer games, from AAA over indie games to experimental formats. You are instructed in the areas of Game Design, Game Art, and Game Programming as well as their interplay. At the University of Applied Sciences Europe you even get the possibilty to actively shape your studies and your career path. Depending on your personal career goals, you will select your own specialisations and choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects. The programmes taught at our university also include practical projects with top partners from the gaming industry, field trips and workshops, which will prepare you perfectly for your dream job.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
Application requirements: 1. Application form 2. Secondary school diploma and transcripts (if applicable, university entrance examinations, bachelor’s transcript of records, bachelor’s degree certificates). If applicant is eligible to access higher education in their home country, he/she is eligible to apply to UE. 3. English / German language certificate* or request to waive** 4. CV – up to date 5. Passport copy 6. Letter of motivation (around 500-800 words, stating the motivation for applying at UE and the respective programme)
Once the application is complete, the student is required to complete an online test (UE sends the log in details). • Direct admission (German higher education entrance qualification or equivalent as per Anabin): IST test of 46 minutes lengths covering numerical and figural skills • Indirect admission (for applicants that UE can accept with an entrance examination): IST test of 1 hour 40 minutes length covering verbal, numerical and figural skills.
Please note: Some applicants might be asked to participate in an interview (through Skype). This will take approx. 30 to 45 minutes and includes a general discussion about the your motivation.
Portfolio requirements: Include up to 10 visual or interactive projects (with accompanying image series, sketches and/or other visual/textual material). These should be original work that highlights a range of your abilities and interests. This might include illustrations, graphic novel spread, poster series, games, character development, photo essays, collages, paintings, sculptures, marketing or social campaigns, short films, animations, applications or websites, personal creative projects, as well as text-based conceptual projects. We are also interested in seeing excerpts from sketchbooks, contact sheets, and research development where applicable. All work should be accompanied by a short text reflecting on the project or work. The portfolio should be collected in a PDF format, and sent through WeTransfer or uploaded onto a website. Large sculptural projects, 3D objects, and performances can be presented digitally. Include any media links or social media channels that are relevant. Interactive projects or games should be uploaded as Windows-executables or as an online playable link.
Language Requirements: • IELTS 5.5 overall (no less than 5.0 each components) • TOEFL IBT 72 • TOEFL ITP 500 – 547 (290-300 listening, 280-300 language form, 280-300 reading) • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59 • Pearson Test of English (General) Level 3 • Cambridge Exam Advanced and Proficiency 162 overall • Cambridge Exam First (FCE) Grade C • TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150 • PASSWORD 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component)
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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Bachelor UG
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MBA
At the University of Applied Sciences Europe , we offer six English-taught undergraduate degrees, specializing in game design, communication design, photography, sport and event management, business and management, as well as digital business and data science.
The usual undergraduate entry requirements include:
The average tuition fees for international students at undergraduate level are €34,020.
You may be eligible to a 1.25 percent discount if you pay the entire semester tuition before the semester commences. If you’re able to pay the entire course tuition before the course begins, you may be entitled to a 3 percent discount of the course fees. .
Scholarships are also awarded each semester.
International students who are interested in applying for an undergraduate program at the University of Applied Sciences Europe, should visit this page for more information, and complete the form.
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At the University of Applied Sciences Europe, we offer six English-taught postgraduate programs, including an online MBA.
Entry requirements for international students to study a postgraduate program vary between each course. General entry requirements will require:
To study the MBA program at the University of Applied Sciences Europe, you must have:
Tuition fees for international students at postgraduate level also vary accordingly to each program. At the University of Applied Sciences Europe, the average tuition fees are €26,376. Tuition fees for the MBA program for international students are €12,960 which are paid in 24 monthly installments of €540.
You may be eligible to a 1.25 percent discount if you pay the entire semester tuition before the semester commences. If you’re able to pay the entire course tuition before the course begins, you may be entitled to a 3 percent discount of the course fees. For more information, visit our website.
Scholarships are also awarded each semester. To see whether you’re eligible for one of the University of Applied Sciences Europe scholarships, click here.
International students who are interested in applying for an undergraduate program at the University of Applied Sciences Europe, should visit our website for more information, and complete our online application form.
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